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Last week, I was invited to a Mascara Party. A what? What's that all about? Mascara, of course! I am a big fan of themed parties (big dork, I know!), but I never thought I would attend one dedicated to my least favourite step in my makeup routine. It's my least favourite because I have about 8 eyelashes on each eye. Putting mascara on seems like a futile attempt to make my eyelashes look how the average person's do without makeup on!

The product featured at the party was Maybelline's Pulse Perfection mascara, boasting a vibrating wand. I am very loyal to my usual mascara (another time, I will tell you why!), but I like trying new things and have been recently trying to find a cheaper alternative to my usual brand. After a martini (or two!) and some snacks, we were invited to open our little black organza bags, each containing our very own, brand new mascara. Exciting!!!

Time to pop open the blister packs and get applying! Of course the first thing we tried out was the vibrating wand. It wasn't my first exposure to these, but I must say that this subtle vibration was much less, erm, distracting than the other one and seemed to provide a better result. My eyelashes weren't quite as lush as Carrie Underwood's, but they were getting there! The vibrations ensured clump-freedom, and the neat little bristles on the brush ensured a smooth application. They even seemed to curl up a little bit! I dared put some on my lower lashes (not a typical practice of mine), and they looked pretty good.

I have been using this the past week to give it a fair shot. It needs to be taken off with eye makeup remover, but otherwise it's great! It retails for $18.99 CAD - half the price of the prestige versions, and is also available in waterproof. Be sure to let me know what you think of this mascara if you happen to try it! Needless to say, I'm certainly looking forward to the next makeup party :)